Ever find yourself trapped in a game of "Calendar Tetris," where each meeting block interrupts the natural flow of your day, leaving you little room for meaningful work? Today on Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes sits down with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson to discuss the pitfalls of modern scheduling tools and their impact on productivity from their b ... Show More
Nov 12
Soft openings aren't just for restaurants
<p>This week, the team shares a behind-the-scenes look at how they bring in outside beta testers before a product launch. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share how they invite early users into the mix, what they’re looking for, and how it all shapes the final version. It ... Show More
14m 48s
Nov 5
The itch for a new version
<p>In software development, there are updates, and then there are complete overhauls. This week, Jason Fried joins Kimberly Rhodes to talk about how the team decides when it’s time to rebuild from the ground up. They dig into the transition between versions, how customer feedback ... Show More
23m 8s
Jul 2024
462. Clockwise: A Quest for Maximum Productivity
Time is the most precious resource in any environment, but it does not often get treated that way at work. Talented workers’ time gets eaten up by meetings, reducing their “flow” and productivity. Matt Martin, joins the show today to talk about changing the culture of scheduling ... Show More
45m 16s
Feb 2025
5 Simple Rules for Meetings That Don’t Suck (and Actually Get Sh*t Done)
<p>Are your meetings a productivity black hole? You're not alone. In the world of product management, meetings can make or break your team's success. But what if you could transform these time-sinks into powerful tools for alignment, decision-making, and innovation?</p><p><br />< ... Show More
47m 12s
May 2025
3589: Create a Daily Routine with Calendar Time Blocking (+ 7 Pro Tips) by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3589: Kyle Kowalski challenges the traditional approach of cramming more into each day and instead advocates for "better is ... Show More
9m 14s
Sep 2024
Ep 212: The No BS Way: Scheduling Your Time
<p>How do you schedule your day? Do you plan your week out? Do you know what you're working on every single day? Or are you in reactive mode and constantly playing a guessing game for when you’ll hit project milestones?</p><p></p><p>Been there, done that, and trust me, there is ... Show More
18m 39s